Lions of Evil Are Chained by Faith in God’s Protection
A sermonette asserts that true Christians fear no evil because God’s unseen hosts encamp around them and deliver them. It cites Elisha and Syria, recalling the biblical assurance that God frustrates heathen counsels and empowers believers to endure persecution and dangers for his glory. The text urges prayer to “open thou mine eyes” to perceive divine forces in spiritual combat against sin.
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Syria
Paul
Pilate
Elisha
Escape Threat Clears Path for Prophet’s Guard
A fleeing servant of Elisha reports a peril from the king of Syria. The prophet reassures his follower, urging retreat to avoid capture as they move through a dangerous scene. The fragment hints at a historical or biblical narrative moment of escape.
Prophet and the angel of the Lord encampeth around them
In peril from the pursuing Syrian army, Elisha and his young follower stay in Dothan. The prophet refuses to flee, prays, and calms fear as night deepens. At dawn, the youth panics, but Elisha reassures and reveals a divine protection seen as fiery horses and chariots surrounding them.
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Elisha
Syria
Dothan
Israel
David
Omntous
Heaven
The Trony of Mar riage A humorous view of wives
A partly caustic, partly humorous English book by Basil Tozer argues humor is the hallmark of a good wife. He cites a tale where a man steals a cork jacket from his wife during a ship typhoon, then proclaims the episode a legendary act of courage, earning him the nickname Lion Hearted Peter in Yokohama clubs.
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England
Basil Tozer
Yokohama
Peter
Paris Theaters Seek Hat Nuisance Remedy
The theater committee proposes that every spectator may request the on duty police officer to remove any hat blocking the view. If the wearer refuses, the officer may order her to leave the theater.
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Paris
Thea Theatar
Unearthed Confederate Treasure on Bret Knox Farm
A Blue Mountain correspondent reports a plow blade unearthed over $1 000 000 in confederate currency and about $4 000 in gold at Bret Knox’s farm. The bills, likely from Samuel H. Thompson’s era, were mildewed and fragments when touched. Knox will keep the find unless a claim is filed.
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Bret Knox
Here
Blue Mountain
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Samuel H. Thompson
Knox
Acetylene Buoys Considered for Brazilian Coast
The Brazilian minister of marine favors illuminated acetylene buoys for coastal use. A six month burning buoy is described, with the largest buoy weighing about 20 tons at the mouth of the Amazon. Plans include 25 lights of varying sizes at various points along the ocean coast.
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Amazon
Congested New York Compared to Delaware Population Density
A historical note claims New York City is congested to the extent that 11 blocks could hold 1,200 people per acre, suggesting the entire world population could fit within Delaware if similarly crowded.
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New York
Delaware
New York City
In Plain Terms on Anglo-Saxon Speech
A Princeton faculty member mocks popular Anglo-Saxon speech used in magazines and newspapers. A Philadelphia lawyer criticizes opposing party proceedings in plain blunt terms, denouncing the matter as nefarious and preposterous in plain English.
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Princeton
Philadelphia
Harper's Weekly
Farmer Converses on Crops and Prospects
A farmer asks Seth about crops and prospects. Seth reports crops are bad and prospects are worse, telling his mule Jenny the morning’s feeding tale about the last “a trawl” and joking that the mule would be lucky not to be a camel.
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Seth
Good Jokes HIS PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE
A youth asks for the banker Mr Spudlong’s daughter in a humorous interview. He promises a modest home a good salary and life insurance while acknowledging limits on living with the family. The banker approves the match and they conclude the exchange amicably.
Observing Diogenes on Marriage and Truth
The narrator recounts Diogenes ignoring married men, remarking that any married man would drive a woman mad on first meeting. The exchange highlights cynic views on honesty and matrimony as Life notes the philosopher’s blunt assessment.
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Diogenes
Innkeeper Directs Thin Meat to Please Diners
An innkeeper instructs the cook Zenzi to cut the meat thinner as customers complain of toughness. The exchange appears in the Meg gendorfer Blaetter.
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Zenzi
Meggendorfer Blaetter
Boaster Claims Heritage in Theater Gags
A Chicago Record-Herald quip has a tragedian bragging about an old theatrical family. He says his father played Hamlet for 30 years, while a comic retorts that his grandmother portrayed Little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin for over 40 consecutive seasons.
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Hamlet
Eva
Chicago Record-Herald
Degrees of Importance Quote Exchange
A witty exchange contrasts a man and Miss Cayenne on letters and what they omit. The woman notes that what a writer leaves unsaid often weighs more than the final line. The remark pivots on reading between the letters and human nature.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a marital scene
In a terse exchange, a speaker notes a husband’s regular breathing, while the partner references this as the sole regularity, suggesting quiet domestic routine without further context or action.
A Burst of Speed in Street Car Chase
A New York Weekly scene shows a street car motorman racing to outrun a would be rider. He glances back and mutters of a foolish haste while declaring he must push the machine to more speed.
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Mebdy
New York Weekly
Why is an automobile like a woman joke fades in Chicago Daily News
A comedian asks why an automobile resembles a woman and a sequence of humorous misdirections unfolds. The joke concludes with a quip about attention ending in a dangerous outcome, attributed to the Chicago Daily News.
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Boarder
Chicago Daily News
Mrs Brown Declines Husband Job Offer Plea
In a sharp exchange a woman deflects a moral suasion pitch about her husband’s employment. She quips that she will compel him to take any job if offered, highlighting household power dynamics and practical attitudes toward work.
Caesar praised as writer and leader by student
The Washington Star quotes a student calling Caesar a voluminous writer as well as a warrior and statesman. Mr Stormington Barnes adds that he has always admired Caesar and notes Caesar chose to be the whole show, including the press agent, reflecting on life as a stage.
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Caesar
Stormington Barnes
Washington Star
Welcome Relief Prohibition Quip Sparks Maine Mention
A Chicago Record-Herald note delivers a humorous remark about southern states going dry. The speaker suggests the move removes a common prohibition joke, mentioning Maine to contrast state liquor laws.
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Georgia
Alabama
Maine
Chicago Record-Herald
Local Parish Grave Mystery In Readable Exchange
A brief dialogue reveals a grave for someone outside the parish, prompting questions about the deceased’s identity and parish boundaries. The exchange suggests curiosity about local burial arrangements and who qualifies for the parish's resting place.
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Hullo
Attwood
Fairy wish teased in street talk from Chicago Daily News
The mock dialogue features Tommy and Billy debating fairies and wishing for a neck like a giraffe if a knothole at the baseball grounds were missing. The banter captures playful street chatter and urban humor of the era.
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Tommy
Billy
Chicago Daily News
Extraordinary quote on Mrs Green and a merry widow hat
A humorous exchange notes Mrs Green as extraordinary for admitting a merry widow hat doesn’t suit her. The remark pivots on her avoidance of buying one due to finances, implying her husband won’t provide funds.
Best way to cure a pry cold varies by case
The lines discuss whether there is a universal cure for a cold. It notes that if you are ill, no cure works for you, but if another person has it, there may be a different approach. The text uses a playful numeric misquote suggesting “a mil lion” as a punchline.
The One Thing That Changes Yellow Journalism Color
A pithy remark contrasts sensationalism with readable reporting attributed to the Baltimore American. The quote highlights how clarity or added facts can alter the feel of yellow journalism.
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Baltimore American
Advertisement Persuasion Inside the Newspaper Notice
The message urges readers to trust a paid advertisement and avoid substitutes. It warns dealers may push items labeled “just as good” and stresses insisting on what was requested since ads carry truth-driven claims.
The Organ's Busted in Maryland Church
In a Maryland church near Washington during a service the organ broke down as the choir caused trouble. A hoarse whisper urged them to sing loudly despite the failure, with the line Sing, all youse! Sing like the devil! De organ's busted.
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Maryland
Washington
Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Testimonials
An old promo notes a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes J Cheney Co of Toledo. It asserts F J Cheney's honesty and firm ability to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is billed as a internal remedy acting on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials offered free. Price 75 cents. Sold by Bil Diggiste. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Long sleeves spark dress dispute in old tale
In a domestic exchange, a mistress urges a maid to accept a new dress with long sleeves. The maid balks, citing the garment’s old-fashioned short sleeves as unsuitable, while the mistress insists.
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Mistress
Martha
Maid
Castoria Brand Assurance Verified for Infants and Children
A historic ad note urging careful examination of CASTORIA bottles for the Safe and sure remedy used for over 30 years. It emphasizes the signature and the long-standing reliability of the product for infants and children, reinforcing trust in the familiar brand.
Immense Pig Iron Production Across Nations
In eight years the three great iron countries produced 10,300,000 tons of pig iron with the United States supplying over half.
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United States
Hidden Struggles of Women at Home Demand Support
A plea highlights how many American women distress themselves daily to maintain home life and appearance. The article notes pain, weakness, and silent suffering as they toil to keep families neat and cared for, urging relief and understanding for these devoted homemakers.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Boosts Work Ability
A Mayville resident and a Beaver Falls woman report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They say it helped them resume full daily tasks and recommend it to other ill women seeking relief.
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F. Ellsworth
Mayville
W. P. Boyd
Beaver Falls
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lever
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Proven herb based remedy claims to cure female ills including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites letters for advice from sick women in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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